School Library Media Specialist

Level: Certificate
Language: English
Category: Library and Resources

Description

This five-quarter program prepares K-12 educators to manage a successful school library media program. Participants learn to establish information-rich learning environments to help students become effective creators, critical users and communicators of ideas and information.Three core areas of preparation for the school library media specialist:Information resources and services; Integration of instructional technologies ; Instructional leadership and the learning process; Program Benefits: Upon completion of this program, participants are able to develop and facilitate a successful library media program by:Working with students who actively:Access information for their learning and personal needs; Read diverse materials for a variety of purposes; Derive meaning from many resources; Communicate ideas and understanding to others; Working with the teaching staff to:Integrate instructional technologies; Engage in professional development; Collaboratively plan and teach resource-based learning Working with the community to:Use the library media center and perceive it as a unifying resource and clearinghouse for information. The UW Certificate Program for the School Library Media Specialist integrates fieldwork and professional portfolio development within a coherent, comprehensive course of study that focuses on collaboration and mentoring. This program meets the requirements for the Library Media Supporting Endorsement (Washington) and the School Library Endorsement (Alaska).The program is based on guidelines established by the Washington Library Media Association, the Alaska Association of School Librarians, and the American Association of School Librarians. The UW Information School has approved the program.Program Structure: The 28 credits required for successful completion are earned over five quarters. Participants take courses on the UW campus in Seattle for three weeks each summer, and take three courses through distance learning during the school year. Internet access and e-mail are needed to complete the distance learning courses.Coursework includes:Development of a professional self-assessment plan; Production of a personal multimedia portfolio; Mentored guidance during field activities.

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